The MTC Sunshine Boxing Academy is set to host a WBO regional title fight dubbed “The Battle: Namibia vs China”. The boxing tournament is scheduled to take place on the 24th of August in Ongwediva at the Trade Fair hall, with the main bout scheduled between Mikka Shonena and Youli Dong from China. This was […]

Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa will be in Namibia on a State visit from 25 to 26 July. Mnangagwa, who is Zimbabwe’s third president, will visit Namibia for the second time since his inauguration in November 2017, a statement by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on Thursday said. Mnangagwa’s first State visit to Namibia […]

Angola’s External Affairs Minister Manuel Domingos Augusto believes in the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of natural resources such as rivers, with Namibia. Namibia and Angola have a lot in common starting from the mouth of the Kunene to the Zambezi river.

Panelists at a recent discussion on media freedom believe the ‘gender dimension’ is crucial in ensuring media pluralism, media development and true freedom of expression. Contributors discussed media freedom in Namibia, in the context of the global environment, and explored ways to deliberate on the pros and cons faced by women media professionals.

Environment and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta has warned conservancy committee members against self-enrichment and greed. He was speaking at the opening of a two-day meeting of the Conservancy Chairpersons Forum at Otjiwarongo.

Discrimination remains the biggest obstacle for women who want to run for public office. This was a sentiment shared by human rights activist and a former Member of Parliament, Rosa Namises.

Newly appointed interim coach of the Brave Warriors Bobby Samaria says he is up to the challenge and keen on adding value in leading the Brave Warriors in the CHAN qualifiers. Samaria and assistant coach Woody Jacobs had their first training session with the players at the NFA technical centre in preparation for their away […]

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president, McHenry Venaani is adamant that opposition parties will put up a serious challenge during this year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. Venaani particularly referred to recent reports in the local media quoting President Hage Geingob as challenging Namibians to use their democratic right and meet him at the ballot […]

An ex-police officer was arrested for involvement in a criminal syndicate which allegedly planted fake diamonds in private vehicles and then pose as an officer of the law in a bid to extort money from the victims. The ex-constable was fired from the Namibian Police Force a few years ago after being frequently missing work […]

A male patient in Windhoek has been confirmed dead from H1N1 seasonal influenza. Speaking to NAMPA on Wednesday, Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, said the man died from H1N1 on Sunday at an unidentified health facility in the capital. The deceased has not been identified. H1N1 is a seasonal influenza […]